Set in the beautiful and idyllic surroundings of the historic market town of Monmouth and the Wye Valley (United Kingdom), the Academy's training centre is located in the exquisite traditional mansion Drybridge House.

Drybridge House is part of the Heritage of Monmouth and one of its most prestigious buildings. It was in the ownership of the Roberts family from the time of Elizabeth I until 1947.

The magnificent interiors of the current House still contain items from the Elizabethan building: the studded door, some of the carved fireplaces and rare Delft-tiled surrounds, the oak panelling and staircase, ancient ironwork and unique windows.

The exterior abounds with shields and carvings. There is a 19thcentury stable-block which now provides a home for local artists. Charles Henry was interested in horticulture and sport, and designed a fine parkland garden with an exceptional collection of trees and a good cricket pitch, upon which W.G. Grace and his brother played against the Monmouthshire side.

 Portraits of Charles Henry and Mary can be seen in The Gallery, alongside a signed photograph of HRH Diana, Princess of Wales, which was donated to the building when she opened the original Centre in other premises in the Town in 1987.

DIRECTIONS

MONTV How to find us
MONTV is easy to find – we’re just off the A40 on the edge of the town centre.

From Newport /Cardiff (M4/A449/A40)

THEN FOLLOW THE ‘ALL ROUTES’ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

From Ross (M5/M50/A40)

1. Go over the roundabout just before Monmouth but don’t go into the town. Instead follow the dual carriageway (A40) up towards the Monmouth tunnels.
2. Go through one set of traffic lights and turn left before the tunnels (signposted Trellech). Go up the hill and at the T junction – turn right.
3. At the roundabout (garage on your right) – turn left, and go through one set of traffic lights.

THEN FOLLOW THE ‘ALL ROUTES’ INSTRUCTIONS TO THE RIGHT

From Chepstow (M4/A4136 Wye Valley route/A40)

1. Come into the outskirts of the town over the Wye Bridge (ahead of you, Monmouth School).
2. Turn left onto the dual carriageway (A40) towards Cardiff.
3. Turn left just before the tunnels (signposted Trellech). Go up the hill and at the T junction – turn right.
4. At the roundabout (garage on your right) – turn left, and go through one set of traffic lights.

THEN FOLLOW THE ‘ALL ROUTES’ INSTRUCTIONS TO THE RIGHT